AIGF Exit Exam • Set 12 Question 20 of 30

Fire Blankets are used for

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Option A: Smothering of tire

Fire blankets function by excluding oxygen from the combustion zone, effectively smothering the fire. In the context of low-flashpoint fuel safety, they serve as a primary tool for small-scale fire suppression, preventing the spread of flames and protecting personnel from radiant heat during emergency response.

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Smothering of tire (Correct Answer)

Ccoling of fire (

Inhicition of fire

Starvation uf fire

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Ships subject to the IGF Code (AIGF).

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